Electronic books have changed the way many people read for 15 . Now online textbooks are changing the way some students learn and some teachers teach.
More than 16 students go to the public schools in Fairfax County, Virginia, outside Washington. Last year, the school system used digital books in fifteen schools. This school year, middle schools and high schools changed 17 printed to electronic textbooks in their social studies classes.
“I mean, it’s just 18 a regular textbook, except it’s got it all online.” says Luke Rosa, a history teacher at Falls Church High School.
Peter Noonan, an assistant superintendent(主管) of schools says, “The world’s changing 19 . And the online textbooks can change right along with the events that 20 .”
“Digital books also cost 21 than printed textbooks,” he says, “Usually it’s between fifty and seventy dollars 22 a textbook for each student, which adds up to about eight million dollars for all of our students in Fairfax County. In fact, we have bought all of the online textbooks for our students for just under six million dollars.”
Social studies teacher Michael Bambara says the e-book he uses in his government class is better than a(an) 23 textbook. It has materials for students 24 different levels of reading skills…
A．pleased B．pleasing C．pleasant D．pleasure
A．one hundred seventy-five thousand B．one hundred seventy-five thousands C．one hundred and seventy-five thousand D．one hundred and seventy-five thousands
A．into B．from C．with D．along
A．like B．liking C．liked D．likely
A．at times B．at all times C．at that time D．at the same time
A．is happened B．is happening C．are happening D．have been happened
A．more expensive B．cheaper C．more D．less
A．buy B．buying C．to buy D．bought
A．online B．printed C．digital D．electronic
A．with B．have C．who has D．they have
When you go to the United States and many west European countries like France and Germany you see that secondary-school students are wearing jeans,T-shirts, schools in these countries don’t have uniforms.Of course,the schools have about make-up and fashion clothes.There are, ,a few private schools that have uniforms.
It is when you go to the United Kingdom and Australia.The girls and boys here are wearing uniforms.In the United Kingdom,some schools have the same uniforms for boys and girls schools have separate(单独的)uniforms for boys and girls.A.because B.so C.though
A.books B.rules C.advice
A.whileB.likeC.however
A.differentB.same C.similar
A.Another B.Other C.Others
A teacher had been made very angry by some of his boys making a high sound during school hours. At last he was forced to any one who should repeat the wrong act. The next morning, a loud sound was heard in the quiet room. The students were very much surprised, and the teacher at once looked around to the person who had made a high sound.
When a boy who was often in bad act, was told he was wrong, he said he hadn’t done it, yet his words were not believed, and he was brought up for punishment. Seeing what was about to take place, Charles, a little boy, got up suddenly from his . “Don’t punish John, air. I made the high sound. I’m very sorry, I didn't mean to whistle.” He held out his hand to be punished. Taking the little boy’s , the teacher said “ Charles, you have done right. I can't punish you after you so nobly.” Even the youngest child in the school felt of Charles, for every child could see how bravely he had acted.
Charles was truly a brave boy. He had done he knew to be right. True courage may also be shown by to do that which we know to be wrong, bad people may laugh at us,
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阅读下面短文，从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中，选出一个能填入文中的相应空白处的最佳答案。
Many kids want to help keep the environment clean but don’t know where to start. , even the simplest everyday activities can make a real difference to the environment. Here is how:
Don’t litter. Litter can our water and that could do harm to us and to wildlife.
Recycle bottles, paper and plastic. This is a good to develop and can really make a difference.
turn off lights and electronic devices（设备）when they are not being used.
Use your or walk to nearby locations rather than riding in a car. Encourage your friends and family to the same.
Don’t throw your old clothes or toys away. Give to a local charity（慈善组织）or a friend that may need them.
wasting plastic bags by bringing your own reusable cloth bags to stores.
If you see litter, .
By following these tips and using them in your everyday life, you will make the world a place. It’s never too late to start, and what better time is there than right now?
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Once upon a time, the colors of the world argued.
Green said, “Clearly I am the most important.I am the sign of and hope.I am the color of grass, trees and leaves. me, all animals would die.” said loudly.“What is the color of the sky and the sea? Isn’t water the most important thing for life?” Yellow laughed, “I bring laughter, happiness and warmth into the world.Every time people look at a , they start to smile.Without me there would be no fun.” Orange said at the top of his voice, “I am the color of health and strength.Think of carrots, pumpkins and oranges.When I fill the sky at or sunset, everyone is at my beauty.” Red could it no longer, so he shouted, “I an the color of danger and bravery.I give people courage.”The colors went on .Their voices became louder and louder.The thunder（雷）got angry and the started to pour.When the colors began to cool, the rain said, “You foolish colors! Don’t you know that each of you is special? hands and follow me.” They did what they were told and together made the most beautiful rainbow（彩虹）。
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Chris's parents were proud of him when he graduated from college.But after six months, he still didn't find a job.In fact, he had no idea he wanted to do.He was living at home with his parents and things were becoming not good.His father thought of as a lazy man who was afraid the real world.
Chris thought his dad was unreasonable(不讲道理的).After all, he was young and he needed some space.During a recent argument, Chris said, "I'm not you, Dad.I have my own way doing things.I want a job I enjoy." His dad said, "That's a nice idea, anyway we call.it 'job' because it's about making a living, not fun."
There are many young people like Chris.They are having trouble getting started with a serious job and becoming They just don’t want to grow up.They think when the time is right, everything will be all right.
, it doesn’t work that way.Things happen and opportunities appear most often when we are moving, not standing still（静止）.The step is the hardest, but the key to in anything is getting started.
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